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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.68, 1,283.52 and 567.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.68, 1,283.52 and 567.68 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.68 : 1,283.52 = 567.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.68/1,283.52 = 567.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.68x = 1,283.52 × 567.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.68x = 728,628.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,628.63/855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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